8 Countries You Didn’t Know Were Racing to Space

3. India: The Cost-Effective Innovator

India has become renowned for its cost-effective and efficient approach to space exploration. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made headlines worldwide with its Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) in 2014, which was completed on a shoestring budget compared to similar missions by other countries. This success demonstrated India's ability to achieve complex space missions with limited resources, emphasizing innovation and frugality. India's ongoing efforts, including its lunar missions and plans for a human spaceflight program, highlight its growing influence and capability in the global space community, offering lessons in resource management and technological ingenuity.